The objectives of Aurora are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education about the arts within the community at large. We do this by the promotion, production, exhibition, performance and encouragement of the arts including but not exclusively - visual, performing and media arts. Thanks for visiting the Blog, we hope to keep you all up to date with what’s going on and what’s coming up! Please let us know of any events or news items that you have that may be of interest to other members.

Aurora Book Opportunity - LAST CALL

Just a gentle reminder to those who wish to be involved with the Aurora Book (Aurora members only). Deadline is here, so let us know as soon as possible.

Aurora has been given match funding for the production of a 2009 directory. This will be in a similar format to the previous years versions and any [...]

Camera Workshops

[ April 21, 2009; ] Do You Want to be able to use your Digital Camera Competently??

Do your digital photographs really do justice to your artwork?

Want to be able to e mail digital images of your work direct to potential customers?

Need to prepare digital images for Publicity brochures, Postcards or printing of greetings cards?

Wyn Barnes has designed a one day [...]

PROM ART Grange-over-Sands - THE PERFECT DAY OUT

[ April 26, 2009; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Would you like a day out with a difference - a chance to see into the creative world of the artist? Prom Art is uniquely situated in a beautiful setting along the curving promenade of Grange-over-Sands.

Over 90 artists and craftspeople line the prom, rather like an open air theatre. Stalls and gazebos overflow with original [...]

LIVING NORTH SPRING FAIR

[ April 17, 2009 to April 19, 2009. ] LIVING NORTH SPRING FAIR
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Friday 17th-Sunday 19th April 2009

This inspirational event, held over three days, will be full of new ideas, the latest products and will showcase the very best in food, art, interiors, fashion, homes, gardens, health and lifestyle.

For a full list of exhibitors for Spring 2009 please [...]

BCTF Trade Fair - Harrogate

[ April 5, 2009 to April 7, 2009. ] BCTF Trade Fair - Harrogate
5,6,7 April 2009

The fair represents the very best British makers, an exhibition with over 500 stands, where buyers and exhibitors alike are inspired by quality, originality and variety of products.

Designer makers who are chosen to exhibit at bctf represent a wide selection of disciplines with a carefully planned balance between established [...]

THE SPRING FAIR @ RHEGED

[ April 4, 2009 to April 5, 2009. ] THE SPRING FAIR @ RHEGED
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April

We continue to bring together an interesting mix of quality lifestyle exhibitors from far and wide; a mix of food, decorative art and gifts, including a diverse array of crafts. Once again, Rival Arts will carefully monitor the standard of both stock and display which must [...]

SELECT@Bath

[ April 26, 2009 to April 27, 2009. ] We have pleasure in sending information for SELECT@Bath, a niche trade event for British designer/makers.

This two day event will take place on the 26th – 27th April in the prestigious Assembly Rooms. This fabulous venue is a Grade II listed National Trust property situated in the heart of galleries, gallery shops, and a host of [...]

The Green Life Show

[ April 26, 2009; ] Initial J Promotions are organising a new event called ‘The Green Life Show’ at Kirkley Hall on the 26 April 2009. Stands are available for locally hand made, recycled or environmentally friendly crafts.

Those interested in booking space at any of the above events please let me know as soon as possible.

Pins and Needles 09

[ April 2, 2009 to April 4, 2009. ] Initial J Promotions are going ahead with Pins & Needles at the Arena on 2 – 4 April 2009.  Aurora can negotiate discount for members depending on how much space we book.

Those interested in booking space at any of the above events please let me know as soon as possible.

Click here to download an information [...]